2006 High Pressure, Research at Gordon Conference; June 25-30, 2006; University of New England; Biddeford, Maine

高压研究在凝聚态物质的许多领域，如物理、化学、材料、行星科学甚至生物学等，都在不断发展和活跃。新的同步加速器束流线可以快速识别新的高压相和具有未知性质的材料，从而使在极端条件下理解简单物质成为可能。新的中子源使轻材料的结构研究成为可能。计算科学的进步使我们能够预测行星内部极端条件下的新结构和材料特性。戈登高压研究会议是为数不多的允许年轻和年长科学家之间进行激烈互动的会议之一。在2006年的会议上，既有经验丰富的关键研究人员，也有年轻有为的科学家，他们的最新成果均衡地混合在一起。会议包括使用高压作为工具的不同领域感兴趣的主题。因此，戈登会议是一个新的灵感、思想交流和合作的平台。申请的资金将主要用于支持美国学生、博士后和初级教师，否则他们将无法参加会议。该奖项得到了材料研究部和地球科学部的支持。

High Pressure research is growing and very active in many fields of condensed matter such as physics, chemistry and materials and planetary science and even biology. Understanding simple matter at extreme conditions has been made possible by new synchrotron beam lines that allow quick identification of new high pressure phases and materials with yet unknown properties. New neutron sources allow the structural studies of light materials. Advances in computational science allow predictions of new structures and material properties at the extreme conditions of planetary interiors. The Gordon Conference on Research at High Pressure is one of the few conferences that allows for an intense interaction between younger and older scientists. The presentations at the 2006 meeting are a balanced mix of the latest results from both experienced key researchers and younger promising scientists. Sessions include topics of interest to the diverse fields using high pressure as a tool. The Gordon Conference is therefore a platform for new inspirations, cross-fertilization of ideas, and collaborations. The requested funds will be used predominantly to support US students, post docs and junior faculty who would not otherwise be able to attend the conference. This award receives support from the Division of Materials Research and the Division of Earth Sciences.